Introduction

Sociological investigation ranges from the analysis of small groups to large social systems. Using a variety of methods and skills, Sociology explores how our individual and collective ways of thinking, feeling and acting are shaped by our social experience. Sociology’s tools and subject matter are helpful in many careers: government, politics, industry, education, journalism, etc. A professional career in Sociology, however, requires training beyond the undergraduate level.

The medical, legal and environmental fields are finding an increasing need for sociologists. Municipal governments hire specialists in urban sociology, social work, community relations and regional planning. In private business, sociologists work in management consulting firms and public opinion polling organizations, as well as in labour relations and human resources. Positions as faculty members at post-secondary institutions require a Doctoral degree (Ph D) with evidence of first class scholarly research and excellent communication skills.

Undergraduate and graduate teaching and research in the Department falls into four categories of academic strength: Foundations (sociological theory; methods of research), Social Organization (urban communities; networks; ethnicity; religion; gender; family and interpersonal relations; populations; culture; ideology; politics), Social Inequality (class, professions; work and industry; race relations; immigration and settlement), and Applications (including subfields of health and healthcare institutions; crime; deviance and socio-legal institutions; social policy analysis).

Some SOC courses are restricted (see Note 1 below). Other SOC courses are not restricted but preference is given to students in Sociology programs. Almost all 200-, 300-, and 400-level courses have prerequisites.

Undergraduate Director:

Professor D.W. Magill, Room 246, 725 Spadina Ave.

Undergraduate Advisior:

Ms. A. Mitchell, Room 284, 725 Spadina Ave.

All Enquiries:

416-978-3412

Undergraduate Program Information and Course Descriptions: available in Spring at: http://www.utoronto.ca/sociology/undergraduate/

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SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMS

SOCIOLOGY (B.A.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.A.):

(10 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y1; 2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC 200Y1 and 203Y1; and 3) all
students must have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the sociology major program.


1. SOC 101Y1

2. SOC 200Y1, SOC 203Y1. In order to complete the Specialist program in the usual four year period, these courses must be taken immediately fol-
lowing SOC 101Y1.

3. SOC 300Y1, 387Y1, 389Y1

4. SOC 401Y1

5. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses

NOTE: The Department recommends that the Major Program requirements be complete at the end of the 15th full course (normally the end of
third year)

Major program (B.A.):

(6 full courses or their equivalent)

Entry Requirements:

Option 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y1; and all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree; or

Option 2) a mark of 72% in each of two advanced sociology courses and a CGPA of 3.0 (73%-76%).


1. SOC 101Y1

2. SOC 200Y1, SOC 203Y1. In order to complete the Major program in the usual three year period, these courses must be taken immediately
following SOC 101Y1.

3. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses, including at least two 300+ level courses

Minor program (B.A.):

(4 full courses or their equivalent)

Entry Requirements:

Option 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y1; and all students need to have completed 4 full courses towards a degree; or

Option 2) a mark of 72% in each of two advanced sociology courses and a CGPA of 3.0 (73%-76%).


1. SOC 101Y1

2. Three additional 200+ level SOC courses, including at least one 300+ level course

SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS — See ECONOMICS

SOCIOLOGY AND HEALTH STUDIES - See health studies Consult Professor D.W. Magill, Department of Sociology.

SOCIOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY — See PHILOSOPHY

SOCIOLOGY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE — See POLITICAL SCIENCE

SOCIOLOGY AND URBAN STUDIES (Hon.B.A.) Consult Department of Sociology and Dr. P. Petersen, Innis College.

Specialist program:

(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)

Entry Requirements: 1) a minimum grade of 65% in SOC 101Y1; 2) a minimum grade of 70% in each of SOC 200Y1 and 203Y1; and 3) all
students must have completed 8 full courses and be enroled in the sociology major program.

First Year:



1. SOC 101Y1

2. Two of ECO 100Y1/105Y1, GGR 124Y1, a POL 100-level course/POL 214Y1

Higher Years:



1. INI 235Y1, 306Y1, 430Y1

2. SOC 200Y1, 203Y1, 300Y1, 387Y1, 389Y1, 401Y1

3. One of SOC 205Y1/385Y1

4. An additional 2.0 courses selected from Groups A/B/C/D/F (not Group E: Sociology) with no more than 1.0 from any group:

Group A:

Economics:

ECO 200Y1, 236H1, 316Y1, 319H1, 333Y1, 334Y1, 410H1; GGR 220Y1, 324H1, 326H1, 357H1

Group B:

Geography:

JGI 346H1, 360H1; GGR 252H1, 323H1, 324H1, 339H1, 357H1, 364H1, 459H1

Group C:

History and Architecture:

ARC 283H1, FAH 208H1, 209H1, 212H1, 213H1, 214H1, 375H1, 376H1, 377H1, 405H1; GGR 336H1, 366H1;

Group D:

Politics:

POL 209Y1, 221H1, 317Y1, 321Y1, 333Y1, 336H1, 418Y1, 436Y1, 472H1, 473H1, 474H1, 475H1

Group F:

Environment:

GGR 314H1, 332H1, 435H1